Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Jake S — 06 Jul 2016

Stylish, fun, thought-provoking. 2001 is one of the best films ever made.

This review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) was written by Jake S on 06 Jul 2016.

2001: A Space Odyssey has generally received very positive reviews.

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